督 (dū) - To supervise, oversee, inspect, direct & a supervisor, governor

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dū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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督 · dū

To supervise, oversee, inspect, direct;

a supervisor, governor;

in Chinese medicine, the Governor Vessel (one of the extraordinary meridians).

To supervise, oversee, inspect, directa supervisor, governorin Chinese medicine, the Governor Vessel (one of

Usage highlights

Supervise and manageGovernorSupervision and guidanceSupervision systemSupervise and urgeSupervision department

Synonyms

  • 监— to supervise, monitor
  • 察— to inspect, investigate
  • 管— to manage, control

Antonyms

  • 从— to follow, obey (antonym to the commanding sense)
  • 纵— to indulge, let loose (antonym to the controlling sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He supervises the entire project (监督整个项目).
  • The governor inspected the troops (总督视察部队).
  • She is the director of this department (她是这个部门的督导).
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the Du meridian runs along the spine (督脉).

Collocations

  • Supervise and manage(监督管理)
  • Governor-General(总督)
  • Supervision and guidance(督导)
  • Supervision system(监督体系)
  • Supervise and urge(督促)
  • Supervision department(督察部门)

Idioms

  • To supervise and urge progress(监督催促)
  • To act as a moral compass(为人师表，以正督邪)
  • The Governor and Conception Vessels(督任二脉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with military and administrative oversight, such as the role of a governor or inspector.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the Du Meridian (督脉) is a central channel governing yang energy, running along the spine.
  • The character embodies concepts of authority, inspection, and maintaining order or correct flow.

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